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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.62, 649.14 and 172.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.62, 649.14 and 172.64 is: 259.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.62 : 649.14 = 172.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.62/649.14 = 172.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.62x = 649.14 × 172.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.62x = 112,067.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,067.53/432.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.04

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